BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ion District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ion District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iondistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ion District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20260113T213643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T172253Z UID:10004449-1779296400-1779303600@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? \nBefore you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active startup in the Houston innovation community\, a mentor\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-7/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1515-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20260126T191753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204633Z UID:10004770-1779211800-1779215400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/u63ae8c5 \nIn a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-6/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0268-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20260126T191558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T181031Z UID:10004769-1777570200-1777573800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/wft8x89h \nIn a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-5/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 032\, 4201 Main St\, Houston CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0268-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20260126T191532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T191707Z UID:10004768-1773768600-1773772200@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-4/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0268-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20251215T180252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T191451Z UID:10004388-1770917400-1770921000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-3/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0268-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20260129T231423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T231423Z UID:10004767-1768930200-1768933800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-14/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0268-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250128T210321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T190212Z UID:10002879-1755711000-1755714600@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network for an informative talk regarding due diligence of Angel investment opportunities. \nOne of the most challenging tasks when evaluating a company before it has revenue is determining a value. There are no agreed upon standards\, and often no comparables\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. Ultimately\, early-stage valuations are determined through negotiations between investors and founders. Each has their own assumptions\, projections and financial goals. Equipped with tools and a strategy will help you develop a basis for negotiations. Join Urban Capital Network for an introduction to valuation strategies and negotiating deal terms for early-stage investments. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nHow to assess and apply valuation factors and criteria\,\nValuation Methods\,\nTerm sheet basics\,\nNegotiation points.\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-valuation-and-term-sheets-2/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 031\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250625T191246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191408Z UID:10003345-1752598800-1752606000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? \nBefore you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active startup in the Houston innovation community\, a mentor\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-5/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1515-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250122T173437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195732Z UID:10002844-1750267800-1750271400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Sourcing and Vetting Deals DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges Angel Investors face is finding frequent and quality investment opportunities. Building a pipeline of opportunities and a network that fosters those opportunities takes time and strategy. \nContinuing on our education series of “Angel Investing 101\,” Urban Capital Network is delivering their next session\, “Sourcing and Vetting.” Whether you’ve made the decision to become an Angel Investor or you’ve already participated in one or more deals\, the Urban Capital Network team will provide valuable resources and strategies to help you increase your deal flow to achieve optimal investment opportunities. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nHow to leverage your expertise and personal brand to create deal flow\nHow to leverage professional and social groups and organizations to create deal flow\nHow to collaborate with and build a network of Angel Investors who share deal flow\nUnderstand the difference in deal flow between various investment platforms and organizations\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-sourcing-and-vetting-deals/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250128T203614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T142255Z UID:10002873-1747848600-1747852200@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  \nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing-3/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250423T190254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190352Z UID:10003037-1747069200-1747074600@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Early-stage Investment Landscape DESCRIPTION:Early-stage Investment Landscape \n​AGENDA\n​5:00 – 6:30 PM:\n​Navigating the Early-stage Investment Landscape – Led by Houston Angel Network\n​Understanding the Energy Transition: Risks and Emerging Opportunities – Led by New Climate Ventures \nDon’t miss this opportunity to build your investing confidence\, and connections in climate innovation. \n​​Questions? Reach out to Marita Genebashvili\, Investor Program Director\, at mgenebashvili@greentownlabs.com. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/early-stage-investment-landscape/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Early-Stage-Investment-Landscape.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250128T203433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T210339Z UID:10002872-1744824600-1744828200@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network for an informative talk regarding due diligence of Angel investment opportunities. \nOne of the most challenging tasks when evaluating a company before it has revenue is determining a value. There are no agreed upon standards\, and often no comparables\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. Ultimately\, early-stage valuations are determined through negotiations between investors and founders. Each has their own assumptions\, projections and financial goals. Equipped with tools and a strategy will help you develop a basis for negotiations. Join Urban Capital Network for an introduction to valuation strategies and negotiating deal terms for early-stage investments. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nHow to assess and apply valuation factors and criteria\,\nValuation Methods\,\nTerm sheet basics\,\nNegotiation points.\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-valuation-and-term-sheets/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250327T203633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T203633Z UID:10002986-1744738200-1744743600@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n  \n \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-4/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1515-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250128T205815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T214342Z UID:10001333-1742405400-1742409000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Due Diligence DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network for an informative session regarding due diligence of Angel investment opportunities. \nAs an Angel Investor\, before investing in a startup\, you might ask: \n\nHow do I know when I’ve found the right opportunity?\nWhat are the risks involved?\nHow much time should I spend evaluating the opportunity?\n\nAssessing and evaluating a company before it has revenue is a difficult task. There are no agreed upon or standard approaches\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. There are numerous unknowns and risks. Due diligence is not about eliminating risks\, but rather an exercise to spot and avoid the obvious pitfalls\, understand the risks\, gather information to support your valuation\, and ultimately negotiate your terms. In this session of their education series\, “Angel Investing 101\,” the team at Urban Capital Network will present and discuss the role and principles of diligence and risk assessment when evaluating an early stage company. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nKey diligence focus areas and principles\nWhat to look for and ask during due diligence\nHow to avoid common mistakes\nHow to develop a process to improve your chances of success\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-1009/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 031\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250210T161720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T211108Z UID:10002911-1739986200-1739989800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Sourcing and Vetting Deals DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges Angel Investors face is finding frequent and quality investment opportunities. Building a pipeline of opportunities and a network that fosters those opportunities takes time and strategy. \nContinuing on our education series of “Angel Investing 101\,” Urban Capital Network is delivering their next session\, “Sourcing and Vetting.” Whether you’ve made the decision to become an Angel Investor or you’ve already participated in one or more deals\, the Urban Capital Network team will provide valuable resources and strategies to help you increase your deal flow to achieve optimal investment opportunities. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nHow to leverage your expertise and personal brand to create deal flow\nHow to leverage professional and social groups and organizations to create deal flow\nHow to collaborate with and build a network of Angel Investors who share deal flow\nUnderstand the difference in deal flow between various investment platforms and organizations\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-sourcing-and-vetting-deals-2/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 032\, 4201 Main St\, Houston CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20250108T195317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T220506Z UID:10002810-1739295000-1739300400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n  \n \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-3/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1515-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20241217T223703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T195201Z UID:10002683-1738171800-1738175400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Buying and Selling Businesses DESCRIPTION:Join Lenny Saizan\, Business Broker and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, for an informative presentation on selling and buying businesses. \nThe process of selling and buying a business includes many steps and involves collaboration and coordination of professionals across various disciplines. Quite often\, sellers and buyers in the market are going through the process for the very first time. \nBusiness owners typically have most of their wealth tied to their business; therefore\, it is important that they maximize the value of the business and properly plan their exit strategy. For buyers\, entrepreneurship through business acquisition is a less risky path to business ownership that increases the probability of success and generates positive cash flow on day one. Business acquisition is also a good strategy for business owners to grow their existing business. Lenny Saizan will discuss the process of selling and buying a business\, highlight challenges and mistakes to avoid\, and present the benefits of working with an intermediary. If you are a business owner\, prospective buyer\, or small business service provider\, this event will be beneficial to you. \nDuring the session\, you can expect discussion on the following: \n\nMarket overview\,\nWhen to prepare to sell or buy\,\nWhat makes a company valuable\,\nHow companies are valued\,\nOverview on how to recast financial statements\,\nThe sales process\,\nThe deal team\,\nTaxes and insurance considerations.\n\nPresenter:\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-buying-and-selling-businesses/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20241217T223603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191919Z UID:10001331-1736962200-1736965800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-2/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1630-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240910T154414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T185344Z UID:10001376-1730307600-1730314800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup with Fresh Tech Solutionz DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers: \nHeath Butler\, Mercury \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \nDerrell Noris\, Fresh Tech Solutionz \nWith more than ten years dedicated to developing business operations and software development\, Noris is currently the Co-Founder and CTO of Deck Launch and the CEO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. Both successful startups provide services to growing businesses looking to mobilize their outreach further. \nFresh Tech Solutionz increases revenue and customer engagement through mobile apps and technology. Core services include mobile app development\, social media marketing\, website development\, branding\, printing\, and custom software development. Fresh Tech Solutionz is a proud black-owned business in the Galleria area of Houston\, Texas with offices in the Houston Decorative Center. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-with-fresh-tech/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/241030-HTSAS-Website-Graphic-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20241018T190120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T041233Z UID:10001722-1729531800-1729539000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Golden Seeds 20th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Golden Seeds. \nSince our founding\, Golden Seeds has been committed to changing the landscape of angel investing by recognizing the incredible opportunities women entrepreneurs create across industries. With over 1\,000 members and $180 million invested in more than 250 companies\, we are proud of the impact we’ve had on the early-stage investment market. \nJoin us for an evening of celebration\, reflection\, and connection with fellow investors\, entrepreneurs\, and supporters of our mission. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/golden-seeds-20th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Golden_Seeds_logo_lg_1070px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240627T013650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T182214Z UID:10001349-1721149200-1721156400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup and Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us for a Happy Hour\, sponsored by JP Morgan. \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \nWade Pinder\, Product Houston \nWith over 30 years of experience in product management and IT\, Wade is a seasoned professional who leads and mentors teams to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions. \nAs a co-founder of the Houston Product Community\, he is passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise in product management\, agile development and scrum with other professionals and aspiring product owners. Wade holds certifications in Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)\, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)\, and Emotional Intelligence\, and has developed products for ecommerce\, finance\, esports\, commercial real estate and healthcare. Wade’s specialties include product vision\, strategy\, road mapping\, backlog management\, mentoring\, public speaking\, and problem-solving. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-0716/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240716-HTSAS-Website-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240614T205024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T203149Z UID:10001340-1718730000-1718735400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Climatetech Angel Investing: From Pitch Deck to Deal Memo DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about fueling the future of climate technology? Join us at Greentown Labs Houston for the third workshop in the Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program! \nIn this session we’ll be learning from host Nisha Desai\, Founder and CEO of Intention\, and Somesh Singh with TiE Houston. Somesh is an angel investor\, C-Suite executive\, founder\, board director and advisor for global public and private companies. TiE Houston is a nonprofit venture devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries\, at all stages\, throughout the entrepreneurial life cycle. With a global reach and a local focus\, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs\, – Mentoring\, Networking\, Education\, Funding\, and Incubation. \n​​We’ll dive deep into the process of evaluating and investing in groundbreaking climatetech startups. From analyzing pitch decks to crafting deal memos\, you’ll gain invaluable insights and tools to support innovative climate solutions. \n​The Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \n​This program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Join the program here. \n​Questions? Please reach out to Greentown Labs Investor Program Manager\, Dan Cliff (dcliff@greentownlabs.com). \n​Please note: By registering for this event\, you consent to your name\, title\, and company/organization being shared with other event attendees. You consent to your image or likeness being used in content associated with the event. You release Greentown Labs and all partners from any and all liability stemming from any event-related incident. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/climatetech-angel-investing-from-pitch-deck-to-deal-memo-0618/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Clean Energy,CleanTech,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Mentorship,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/a2f388ae-32a4-4cb4-9f2a-bb7c3e1d37a3.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240528T182435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T153156Z UID:10001249-1718213400-1718217000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network for an informative talk regarding due diligence of Angel investment opportunities. \nOne of the most challenging tasks when evaluating a company before it has revenue is determining a value. There are no agreed upon standards\, and often no comparables\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. Ultimately\, early-stage valuations are determined through negotiations between investors and founders. Each has their own assumptions\, projections and financial goals. Equipped with tools and a strategy will help you develop a basis for negotiations. Join Urban Capital Network for an introduction to valuation strategies and negotiating deal terms for early-stage investments. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nHow to assess and apply valuation factors and criteria\,\nValuation Methods\,\nTerm sheet basics\,\nNegotiation points.\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-0612/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KAP6525-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240425T185832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T185832Z UID:10001157-1715189400-1715193000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well-connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing\, the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market\, and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm focused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. In addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he helps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers interested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit. Lenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from Tulane University. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-0508/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:All Communities,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KAP6525-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240319T220559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T013702Z UID:10001099-1713286800-1713294000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \nTré Baker\, Techstars Tulsa \nTré Baker is the Managing Director of the Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator. He is a serial entrepreneur\, investor\, non-profit founder\, and author of In The Black 2050: A Model for Black Economic Leadership in the 21st Century. \nBorn and raised in Louisville\, KY\, Tré is a Vanderbilt University and Harvard Business School graduate. His corporate experience includes various roles at Brown-Forman and renewable energy commercialization at GE Energy. \n As an entrepreneur\, he has founded/operated several companies in consulting\, e-commerce\, cpg\, entertainment\, biofuels\, and blockchain. As an angel investor\, Tréhas built a portfolio of over 80 startups and counting. \n \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-0416/ LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240416-HTSAS-Website-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240319T215247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T202911Z UID:10001108-1712770200-1712773800@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101 DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well-connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing\, the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market\, and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm focused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he helps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers interested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit. Lenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from Tulane University. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-0410/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:All Communities,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KAP6525-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240311T190147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T190147Z UID:10001096-1710351000-1710356400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well-connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and possibilities as we\nexplore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to\nmarket and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical path of investing in\nprivate\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm\nfocused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he\nhelps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers\ninterested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit.\nLenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from\nTulane University. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing-2/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:All Communities,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Future-of-Health-Panel-resize_small-225-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20240222T175238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T162319Z UID:10001060-1709283600-1709307000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Houston Angel Network: Angel 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion for an exciting day featuring HTR’s Friday programming\, which includes networking and panel discussions about driving growth and investing.\nRegister here! \nAs part of H-Town Roundup\, Houston Angel Network will present “Angel 101\,” on March 1st\, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Ion. This class will cover the basics of innovation and venture investing. Intended for the novice to intermediate early-stage investor\, topics will include: \n\nWho are Angel Investors\nThe Innovation Asset Class\nAngel Investing Lifecycle & Timeframe\nThe Angel Portfolio\nDeal Sourcing\nIndustry Trends in Consumer\, Technology\, Life Sciences\, and Energy\nThe Angel Toolkit\nThe Houston Innovation Ecosystem URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/h-town-roundup-2024-at-the-ion/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,H-Town Roundup 2024,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-3.56.29-PM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20231218T163802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T170807Z UID:10000756-1704907800-1704913200@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well-connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we\nexplore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to\nmarket and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in\nprivate\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm\nfocused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he\nhelps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers\ninterested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit.\nLenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from\nTulane University. \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Future-of-Health-Panel-resize_small-225-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T093833 CREATED:20230817T213611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T213651Z UID:10000644-1692808200-1692819000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Greentown Labs' Investor Speaker Series - Celebrating Identity In Angel Investing DESCRIPTION:At Greentown Labs’ next Investor Speaker Series event\, we’re celebrating efforts to create an equitable fundraising landscape. Representatives from several angel networks and other investing groups that prioritize and celebrate founders’ unique identities will join us for this special event to share their insights and perspectives. \nSpeakers: \n\nSunil Garg\, TiE Houston Board Member\, TiE Angels\nLenny Saizan\, Co-Founder\, Urban Capital Network\nPilar Johnson\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Debut Capital\nModerated by Juliana Garaizar\, Chief Development and Investment Officer\, Greentown Labs and Lead Investor\, Portfolia\n\nAgenda: \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Doors Open & Check-In \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion \n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Happy Hour & Networking \n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: \nGreentown Labs Houston \n4200 San Jacinto St. \nHouston\, TX 77004 \nRegister Here URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/greentown-labs-investor-speaker-series-celebrating-identity-in-angel-investing/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:All Communities,General Community,Investors & Capital ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_541181099_1532802209253_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR